North Cascades National Park - Lake Diablo Dam - Waterfalls - HWY20

[@BlazingLaser]

Another great one, Russ. Did you know that the lakes are that beautiful turquoise color in mountains carved by glaciers, because the glaciers grind rocks into 'rock flour', particles small enough to remain suspended in the water even thousands of years later? Its sometimes called 'glacial milk'! I can't wait to see what you'll do when you come to the coast. Don't tell me, let it be a surprise.

[@henrywardell4635]

God Bless United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans . We Love RVerTV - Grand Music - Grand Videos - Grand Journey thru the U.S.A. Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans . Thank you Russ for RVerTV - Best TV on KZbin.

[@graves3919]

Russ, Ross Lake Ross dam, Gorge lake Gorge dam, Diablo lake Diablo dam are all Seattle City light facilities. Long before N Cascades NP. we camped at Colonial Creek campground when it was as far as you could go. Best place in the US to live. Fires and smoke notwithstanding. State rte 20 stops when it runs into us 101, still a ways to the coast. Really nice watching you travel it. Thank you

[@robertjean659]

One of the best drives yet.

[@debbicox2776]

That is gorgeous! Such beauty looks surreal. I didn't want to leave the mountains and that lake. You should have checked out the campgrounds. Ha!

[@helenfritzie]

Wow...such a beautiful place! The color of the water in this video is so purdy as we southerners would say! 😊 Thank you for showing us some of these beautiful places!

[@timhagens340]

I really doubt that you could ever top this trip! Thanks and safe travels!

[@jwbrown9240]

When we lived there the workers took a lift up to the Dam access point....The following is from the park service. There is no road access to Ross Lake from State Route 20. Road access to Ross Lake is available in Hozomeen. To access Ross Lake from State Route 20, most boaters will launch on Diablo Lake at Colonial Creek Campground then paddle five miles to the base of Ross Dam. Near Ross Dam, you can either portage your boat around the dam (portage is about one mile with over 500 feet of elevation gain) or utilize Ross Lake Resort’s portage service. Only way to see Ross is by boat.

[@charlesp3764]

Excellent,Excellent,Excellent....... your the best Russ. Thanks for doing all of the driving. 😙

[@deltas4114]

North Cascades Hwy 20...making me home sick. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Washington❤.

[@rhondaplait9236]

Wow the lake, mountains and dam are beautiful. I bet the dam is beautiful lit up at night. Feet up through the tunnel. 😏 High mountain glory then to the ocean what a treat!!! The horn makes us laugh. 🤣👍 Thank you for an awesome ride.

[@SilkeFauve]

This is strong cabin fever therapy! Thank you for the appointment.🌞

[@markmawhorter8740]

I have a friend that moved up to Sedro-Woolley 15 years ago. After watching this video I think I need to pay him a visit.

[@kevinthompson629]

I live just outside of Sedro. A very nice rural area. Elk in the fields, bears and cougars in the woods. Salmon in the river. A very nice place. You should come visit.

[@Jamie-so5ei]

I have friends that live close to sedro too. Def beautiful area!✌️

[@keenosaabi4530]

i live in arlington now. i go over to winthrop for lunch at 3 finger jack's. it's one of the most beautiful motorcycle rides in the state.

[@rosemariereade131]

Wow so many waterfalls! Thx for the zen moments!

[@joelipinski7731]

Thanks for the great content Russ, we love your travels.

[@jenniferrobinson9474]

Absolutely breathtaking!

[@ronaldgraves6196]

Beautiful drive today. Keep up the excellent work.

[@tomcramer1061]

That was most amazing lake and beautiful drive. Thanks for the traveling. Drive safe and keep it rolling.

[@wbvmcgary]

I have been in Washington and 33 other states and have never seen the beauty like Hwy 20 offers. Colorado and Utah are beautiful but this is astounding. Thank you Russ!!

[@jesscarey7666]

Thanks for all the great videos Russ! Keep em coming 👍

[@D.R0550]

One of the best videos on Washington State! Thank you!

[@oldmillrd8153]

You should have kept going after you crossed the dam. The learning center is worth the stop. They built Ross Lake dam by bringing full size railroad cars loaded with material up the side of a hill on a tram. at the top of the hill they had railroad tracks to haul the material over to the dam site. You could take the tram years ago but not sure if it is still being used for visitors. Been awhile since I've been up there but camping at Colonial Creek Campground is very nice (you passed it one of the bridge crossings). Thanks for bringing us along.

[@keenosaabi4530]

they have dam tours out of newhalem you get to take a boat ride up to the tram but it no longer functions the tour includes dinner, my former neighbor used to cook there.

[@daled.4495]

Oh, Russ, what a stunningly beautiful park. The dam was so cool. Thanks for another great video. I love ❤️ all of your videos and appreciate your hard work. Jake in Kentucky.

[@8AlisaInez9]

💞😍Beautiful... Thank you for sharing... Always a pleasure to view your vlogs! Best Wishes!

[@jaybee608]

Can it get any better? I think not! Just beautiful!

[@Jamie-so5ei]

Washington is a beautiful State! I enjoy all of your videos but I absolutely Love the view you were just driving through. It's one of my favorites. Great video, I felt like I was riding with you. I'm glad you missed the smoke!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋‍♀️Hello Russ! A Picture Postcard Perfect Day! 👍

[@johnrasmussen5542]

Ross Lake and crossing that dam. Wow. Might be most beautiful scenery on your trip. I started following you in South Dakota. Thanks for sharing!

[@tinamck28]

Thank you so much Russ❤️ totally enjoying this virtual vacation! ❤️

[@nancyguczwa4527]

Absolutely beautiful scenery! WOW! 😍. Thank you for taking us along for the ride! Enjoyed it! Been following your journey for awhile now. You’re funny! The wimpy horn on your van! Hahaha! Stay safe Russ! ☮️♥️🙏

[@Resounded]

I think Ross Lake is the most beautiful lake I have ever seen ! Thanks Russ ! Stay Healthy and Safe !!

[@geraldervin2128]

I've traveled this road several times on my motorcycle, it's beautiful Every time however, this road is closed in the winter months...lots and lots of waterfalls!!

[@trishlarrysnyder1008]

Thanks for sharing. ( your right that horn is terrible) ha ha

[@markabramowitz3914]

loved the drive across the dam - really cool!

[@jamesbarton2069]

Beautiful drive

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

When we lived in Omak a couple times a year traveled to retreats in Stanwood always taking the North Cascades. Loved the drive - beautiful and not boring. Ice fish - probably not because the road is closed during the winter months.

[@lucyfoster8624]

Spectacular drive! Thank you so much.

[@rexabrams7352]

That was really beautiful. Would love to travel this area. Thanks for sharing Russ.

[@m3cog]

Wow, that was beautiful, I would have a hard time leaving there. Thanks for sharing with us. Now about that horn...you may have to rename your van unless a change can be made!!!

[@SueTay.]

This was an amazing drive, thanks for sharing with us 🇺🇸

[@marianfernwood6945]

Glad to watch from my dining room table!

[@markgreenuk]

Mate love your channel just keep hopping from one to the next keep it up and happy trails 👍🏻😁👌🏼

[@jimbridge4166]

Best video by a dam site 😁

[@sharonlipinski220]

Hi Russ! Greetings from Minnesota

[@eileencarman9752]

Sure do like these videos you make. Glad to be able to go along with you on these through the internet. Keep it up

[@jameslyons1624]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@colinwalters1768]

Hi Russ. Should have named these last couple of videos, the scenic wonders of Hyw20 . Great ride.Stay safe.

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

What an adventure you're on! Blue lagoon!

[@ronaldgraves6196]

You should newer let your focus on the final destination interfere with the enjoyment of the journey to get there.

[@keenosaabi4530]

there's a ton of boon docking up there. i was wondering why he didn't stop.

[@nickdubesa8068]

Ronald Graves I do sometimes wish he would slow down a bit, always onto the next thing. To each his own I suppose.

[@ronaldgraves6196]

@@keenosaabi4530 Unfamiliar with the area, and he needs internet connectivity to upload his new video. Just not a lot of current bushes in the Cascades.

[@ronaldgraves6196]

@@nickdubesa8068 Mt wife and I have a daughter in Greeley, Colorado, 938 miles from our home in Texas. We used to drive 16.5 hours in a day, do it in one shot. We bought a used motor home and now stretch it to 4 or 5 days. Because we can. I used to have a job, now I'm retired and can afford the luxury of not pushing to get somewhere. I just leave 3 days earlier than I would have 10 years ago.

[@cathrineburks1046]

George Creek empty into the Skagit River. Neither one freezes enough for ice fishing that I know about. Glad you enjoy the beauty of the area.

[@pamelaattrux336]

Going across the dam was I ever excited that was great

[@TheDionysius57]

My travel bucket list keeps getting longer because of you Russ...thanks so much!

[@Julie-gr1nf]

It just keeps getting better!! Stay safe!!

[@shirleykinney3777]

That was a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!

[@duckiegirl58]

Seattle City Light owns, or used to own all the dams up on Hwy 20. Beautiful!!! Diablo dam the water is half green/half blue with a definite line.

[@hooperhooper9395]

This vlog has to be the best one ever, RVER tv, & your the best......

[@danielmoreno5686]

Awesome views of the Dam and the lake is prestine. Thanks for the great video Russ. Stay safe.

[@thomascampbell1267]

It just keeps getting better. Thanks for taking us along in this beautiful part of the country.

[@debbicox2776]

When you first tooted your horn seriously I thought what was that noise? Then you said you honked your horn. I thought is that a bird caught in that tunnel. Wow! Looking through that grate across the dam.

[@franklinl.3116]

Love the way the clouds obscure the mountain tops...

[@larryolesen1723]

Hi Russ , Absolutely Stunning mountains, lake and the one way slender road way, this video was the top of the line 100%. Thank you so much. Be safe on your Vitual Vacation Tour. Larry & Linda

[@kevinthompson629]

Just so you know, 20 does not go to the coast. It goes to the Anacortes or down Whidbey Island. The coast is out on the Olympic penn. You would take the Coupeville ferry over to Port Townsend and then 101 out to Neah Bay and the coast. Very nice videos though.

[@tomshively5419]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@jerryscheneman2581]

Hi Rose thanks for a piece of paradise that was an absolute beautiful video be safe

[@joycebarnett5813]

The scenery is just gorgeous. Some of the roads are sure narrow. But you made it across both ways without any difficulty. Thanks for taking me along

[@lorihines3990]

When they're spilling its twice the adventure

[@tommygarcia6671]

What a great ride the best yet ,think you and take care.

[@DrCarlo]

One of your best YT vids...Bravo Russ...

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

We were here a year before you in August 2019, It was such a beautiful park! Great video!

[@janeforever]

This scenery rivals CO...think it might be even prettier. Learned abt the turquoise color many years ago when we traveled in Canada...glaciers scraped rocks, turning them into flour. Then as the "rock flour" mixed with water, chemical reactions turned the water this beautiful turquoise color (it's even more striking in Canadian river waters, more hints of green like it mixed with copper). Think this has been my favorite YT of your virtual vacation...the trip over the dam was a thrill because you can't cross any nowadays after 9/11. & the Gorge (oops-not George) Creek Overlook with all the waterfalls was spectacular. Haven't seen a metal grid type bridge since we vacationed in New Zealand over 20 yr ago. They are great when it comes to dealing safely with snowy conditions like I bet this area has in winter. 🥰Superb video👍

[@gottfriedstutz1428]

Thanks Russ ! Have a good Travel.

[@hazelm1014]

Thank you for such a beautiful video the word I don't know what to say it's so pretty

[@MrDingo57]

Wow such a spectacular place Thank you so much for these videos, Montana here drove the Stevens pass on Hwy 2 from home to Federal Way, Kent WA and back beautiful route. Would make an awesome loop back home to Missoula. :)

[@AmazonPawan]

wow amazing cascadas narional park

[@michellecrawford6952]

We check each evening for new videos from RVerTV. Great job showing the scenery and area. So inspiring that we are planning our summer 2021 to this area. Thanks again!

[@agnaldos80]

Beautiful very beautiful thank you for your hard work and film on all these beautiful places

[@gregprince2523]

Russ. there aren't many words that accurately describe what you just saw!!! How cool was that leg of the drive!! Horn........ How bout an old model T ahhoogaaa type horn?? Boy what an Epic Drive!! Stsy safe Hoss, park early and drive easy!

[@timothyrobinson7913]

That was your horn?! 🤣. I thought it was one of the motorcycles. Glad you are having a great time! Stay safe!

[@billgreer870]

Been waiting for this video , color of the Carribean, has to be a sand bottom. Oh. Man i want to go back up there so bad. Thanks so .much .

[@digger1825]

My construction company helped build the amphitheater and learning center there, but you didn't go back far enough along the lake to see it 😮 love the video 🙂

[@tennesseenana4838]

Next time you travel Hwy 20, start in the west and go east. It looks totally different but just as beautiful. Also look up HWY 2 sometime. It's south of there and another beautiful mountain area.

[@stlrsmike]

At 19:19 it's part of the Skagit River but Diablo dam is coming up.

[@Jo-Dean]

Beautiful ride! Thank You! Yep, your horn in the tunnel sounded like a whistle!

[@garypeacock5919]

Just discovered your channel recently. Love it, it's giving us so many ideas for this years vacation to Idaho, wyoming, montana and Washington. We're flying into Seattle from Glasgow, Scotland in September, and the final leg was from couer d'alene to Seattle via the interstate for convenience, but will now be going via us 20 instead. Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@sharonshoop495]

That dam is run bt Seattle City Power and Light!!!!!

[@ctruthtoday]

Wow, so beautiful. Thanks Russ. That Ross Lake Dam did not look like a two lane road but i guess it is, you went down and back the other way. Must just be the camera making it look smaller? I would think someone would have had to back up on that Dam if another car was coming the opposite direction?

[@johnlee6054]

yes, I think we we're all holding our breath hoping we would not run into someone coming our way..great trip Russ..Thanks !

[@keenosaabi4530]

it is in fact a 1 lane road across the dam. no traffic controls just courteous people.

[@jimbaker4931]

Beautiful scenery. When I was stationed at Fort Lewis Washington it was the first time that I had ever seen an indoor McDonald’s.Leave it to a 19-year-old to think of McDonald’s for the beautiful scenery.

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

We moved from Washington state before the North Cascades Park was opened so have never seen this area. I am really enjoying all your videos of the area. Back in the late 70s/early 80s, you could walk across the Grand Coulee Dam and they gave tours of the inside etc. I don't know if you can drive across it now, but at the time it was fascinating.

[@joinjen3854]

No dam crossing after 9 11

[@oddopops1327]

👋😊

[@LivingCoast2Coast]

Really enjoyed your drive. We were there about this time last year. It was rainy the whole week and half that we were there.

[@sharontaylor6286]

Love this area. I live in the west side in Puyallup. Hitting the road next week going that direction. Safe travels too bad I missed ya

[@Northerncalwolf]

I hope you went to the *ghost town* below the dam. It was a tiny city built for Seattle City Light workers who were building the dam. There is a railway that goes up the side of the mountain to the top of the dam. When I visited back in the early 90s the town was well kept but it seemed like no one was living there. The test for the flood siren (tornado siren) was at 5 P.M. the day I was there. It was getting dark and it was a gloomy cloudy day when the siren started going off. It was so eerie, being in this perfectly landscaped town, nobody around and the siren going off. Beautiful place Its been 25 years since Ive been up there at the dam. I miss that part of the world. Glad you got to see the hidden gems of the North Cascades!

[@terrymertz1923]

just spectacular!

[@daviddraper7364]

nice ride Russ love the Dam an water color! awesome thanks for the ride!!

[@debfuller5595]

New to your channel, this has to be my favorite so far. I live in Vermont and our plan was to spend 3 months driving across the united states. We will see how the pandemic is next year, we do not have a RV so we would have to stay in hotels. Thanks for the journey just in in case we can't. This was my retirement dream trip😷😍

[@oshi8994]

North Cascade Hwy. is closed in the winter. But its a beautiful drive. If you haven't been through there you gotta do it! And do a little hiking.

[@douglaswetzel3221]

We can't thank you enough Russ; Awesome video!

[@michaelwebb57]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

[@TGIFunday]

These awesome scenic driving videos make me wanna get out and explore!! 🙂🧡

[@joelkubik7295]

Russ any ideas on how the big show will go this year?? The videos are beautiful and thank you again for what your doing. I can day again from all of your subscribers, Thank you for what your showing us and keep up the great work. The work your doing is amazing. We all appreciate it. Travel safe my friend.